A self-hosted alternative to database-driven CMS platforms like WordPress or Contentful. It utilizes a flat-file architecture allowing content to be version-controlled via Git without a database.
Tech Stack
PHPFrontend & Headless CMS
Why kirby?
• No database configuration required
• Extremely flexible blueprint system
• High performance via flat-file reading
Limitations
• Requires paid license for production
• PHP knowledge required for customization
• Limited built-in user roles
3/3/2026
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